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Assertion [A] : Terrace farming is practised to cultivate crops along the slopes.
Reason[R] : Flatlands for cultivation are not available on slopes.

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A is correct, R is wrong
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A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
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A and R are correct, R is the correct explanation of A.
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A is wrong, R is correct.
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The correct option is C A and R are correct, R is the correct explanation of A.
Terrace farming is practised to cultivate crops along the slopes. In terrace farming, broad and flat steps are carved out along steep slopes. The flatland thus created is used for cultivation of crops. It reduces the speed of water and amount of surface runoff.

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